unintended
Example Sentences
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He warned that any changes that would “diminish” the commission’s independence “should be approached with caution,” saying that they could have unintended consequences by weakening police oversight and eroding public trust.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
Not only would those with unintended pregnancies would suffer, but also those who were miscarrying or had emergency situations like ectopic pregnancies.
From Salon • May 26, 2026
The database contains reports of unintended and harmful side effects linked to medications.
From Science Daily • May 23, 2026
“There have been some unintended consequences,” said Miguel Santana, chief executive of the California Community Foundation, a nonprofit that supported the tax when it was on local ballots in 2022.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
They were not pleased at the unintended choral effect or the spontaneous unity of their gestures.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
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